Northern Michigan authorities alert residents to medical scam

WEXFORD COUNTY, MI—Northern Michigan authorities are alerting residents about a telephone scam that is circulating in Wexford County.

Authorities said these automated calls tell the listener that Medical Alert equipment has been purchased on their behalf. The automated call then requests that the recipient confirm that they would like to receive the free equipment and requests personal information in order to complete the delivery.

Wexford County Sheriff's deputies called the Medical Alert Company in Broomall, Pa., and confirmed that the automated call is a scam. Medical Alert Company is aware of the situation and has been investigating the source of the calls for several weeks.

They advised that people should not share any personal information with an incoming call of this nature.

Medical Alert suggests that anyone wishing to use their services contact their company directly.